Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA · Private four-year · City: Small
1,267undergraduates
90%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$22,779average net price per year
57%graduate in 6 years
73%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 3,473
- Admitted
- 2,637
- Admit rate
- 90%
- Admit rate, women
- 66%
- Admit rate, men
- 63%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 10%
- First-year students
- 263
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 12%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 500-590
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 470-590
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 4%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 14-22
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
31 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Cloud Computing Certificate (under 1 year) (28 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (66 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (52 awarded)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (70 awarded)
Education (4)
- Education, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (34 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Accounting Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Engineering (2)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- General Literature Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (13)
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Master's
- Organizational Leadership Doctorate (research)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Post-bachelor's certificate
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Master's
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Master's
- Civil Engineering, General Master's
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Master's
- Mechanical Engineering Master's
- Computer Science Master's
- Engineering/Industrial Management Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $44,210
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,980
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,000
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $62,190
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $62,190
- Total cost living at home
- $48,210
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $15,233 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,657 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $19,090 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,956 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,720 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 84%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 83%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $33,751
- Got a grant from the college
- 83%
- Average grant from the college
- $26,989
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 40%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 61%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,029
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 41%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 55%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 57%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 61%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 57%
- Transferred to another college
- 28%
- Came back for year two
- 73%
| Pell grant students | 51% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 61% |
| Neither | 61% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 158 | 59% |
| Men | 117 | 54% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 30 | 67% |
| Black | 8 | 50% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 46% |
| White | 109 | 63% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 44% |
| Race unknown | 10 | 70% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 186 | 59% | 30% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 33% (small group) | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 215 | 67% | 20% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 51 | 39% | 41% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,505
- Undergraduates
- 1,267
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,188
- Part-time undergraduates
- 79
- Graduate students
- 238
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 80%
- From out of state
- 18%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 21%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 4%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5% |
| White | 37% |
| Two or more races | 12% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA, 98503-7500
- County
- Thurston County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.